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Wingham U9 Tier 2 squad wins Lucky Puck tourney

Midwestern Newspapers February 15, 2023Sports, Wingham Advance Times

It was a weekend to remember for the Wingham Ironmen U9 Tier 2 squad.

Region’s unemployment rate jumps to 4.4 per cent in January

Midwestern Newspapers February 15, 2023Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The local unemployment rate increased by 0.8 percentage points in January.

Workplace injuries result in $75K fine for Walkerton company

Midwestern Newspapers February 15, 2023Business, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

A Walkerton company, John Ernewein Limited, a company involved in agricultural and commercial contracting, was fined $75,000 in provincial offences court in Stratford on Jan. 10 of this year for a workplace incident in Brunner, Ont.

Mudmen return to Victoria Jubilee Hall on March 25

Midwestern Newspapers February 15, 2023Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Music, Walkerton Herald-Times

Mudmen, “Canada’s Celtic Rock Warriors,” return to Victoria Jubilee Hall next month as part of their 25th anniversary tour.

Midwestern Newspapers receives 12 OCNA award nominations

Midwestern Newspapers February 14, 2023Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Midwestern Newspapers has been nominated for 12 Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA) 2022 Better Newspaper Competition awards, the organization announced on Feb. 14.

Police seize $32K worth of drugs, property, cash in Wingham raid

Midwestern Newspapers February 10, 2023Police, Wingham Advance Times

A search warrant executed by members of the Ontario Provincial Police on Thursday in Wingham resulted in the seizure of drugs, stolen property, weapons and cash, as well as a plethora of charges laid against two individuals.

Elma students take part in Mental Health Awareness Week

Midwestern Newspapers February 8, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

With the 2023 edition of Bell Let’s Talk Day falling late last month, Elma Township Public School students took part in a variety of activities and initiatives coinciding with the growing movement designed to keep the conversation going pertaining to strengthening mental health.

Hanover man killed in snowmobile crash in Brockton

Midwestern Newspapers February 8, 2023Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

A snowmobile crash late Saturday night has resulted in a fatality. 

Three charged following raid in Wroxeter

Midwestern Newspapers February 8, 2023Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

An investigation conducted by the Huron-Perth OPP Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU), Grey-Bruce CSCU, Huron OPP Major Crime Unit, West Region Tactics and Rescue Unit and West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) last week resulted in the seizure of various property, fentanyl and methamphetamine.

Senior hockey playoff matchups set

Midwestern Newspapers February 1, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

The 2022-23 WOAA Senior Hockey League regular season has concluded, with the top eight set to contest the AA championship and the bottom four to slug it out for the A title.

London motorist charged with careless driving

Midwestern Newspapers February 1, 2023Police

One person has been charged after putting their vehicle in the ditch.  

Harriston man killed in Line 55 collision

Midwestern Newspapers February 1, 2023Police

On Jan. 23, 2023, at 4:47 p.m., members of the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment, Perth County Paramedic Services and the North Perth Fire Department responded to a collision on Perth Line 55 involving two vehicles.

Blyth driver charged with fail to remain, fail to report accident

Midwestern Newspapers February 1, 2023Listowel Banner, Police, Wingham Advance Times

Perth County OPP have charged a Blyth resident for failing to remain at a collision and failure to report an accident.

Moore reminds Ontarians to ‘remain vigilant,’ get vaccinated

Midwestern Newspapers January 26, 2023Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The province’s chief medical officer of health says despite a decline in cases of COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses, Ontarians should “remain vigilant” and stay up-to-date with vaccinations.

McNeil appointed chair of Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus

Midwestern Newspapers January 25, 2023Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County Warden Glen McNeil has been appointed chair of the Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC).

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Sully Burrows- ready to ‘rally around’ with a Paddyfest crowd

LISTOWEL – Playing Friday Night’s Paddyfest Concert is Perry Sounds’ own, Sully Burrows. The…

Gearing up for another legendary Paddyfest Friday night

LISTOWEL – This year’s Paddyfest concert showcase features Nate Haller as the headlining and…

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Council welcomes new member Michael Crawford

WALKERTON - Mayor Chris Peabody welcomed the Municipality of Brockton’s newest councillor, Michael Crawford, and invited words of greetings from other council members at Brockton Council’s Feb. 24 meeting.

When the weather turns cold … Brockton has new warming centre

WALKERTON - Coun. Greg McLean made an announcement in the “new business” portion of the Feb. 24 council meeting that promises to help fill a gap in service for the community’s most vulnerable citizens.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Joe Kerr Ltd. loses bid for North Huron gravel maintenance services; new company wins contract instead

After decades of providing North Huron with gravel maintenance services, local contractor Joe Kerr Ltd has lost its bid on a Request for Tenders (RFT) from the township for the supply and delivery of maintenance gravel, part of its annual rural roads maintenance program.

F.E. Madill Secondary School held its annual Living Library event on Feb. 25.

Several members of the community came to share their lives and work with students as ‘living books.’

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

From lived experience to lasting support – putting farmer mental health first

In March 2019, my husband Brian and I began milking cows in our new dairy barn near Cannington in Durham Region.

How did we get here?

The North Huron community is reeling from the news a council member was hospitalized with injuries suffered in an altercation following the Feb. 17 council meeting.

The horizon looms

It is a good news story that the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) trustees adopted their 2026 budget late last month, but it doesn’t line up with what is on the horizon. 

Columnists

Joe Kerr Ltd. loses bid for North Huron gravel maintenance services; new company wins contract instead

By Cory Bilyea

After decades of providing North Huron with gravel maintenance services, local contractor Joe Kerr Ltd has lost its bid on a Request for Tenders (RFT) from the township for the supply and delivery of maintenance gravel, part of its annual rural roads maintenance program.

F.E. Madill Secondary School held its annual Living Library event on Feb. 25.

By Cory Bilyea

Several members of the community came to share their lives and work with students as ‘living books.’

Huron County Indigenous Housing and Homelessness planning strategy to include Indigenous voices

By Cory Bilyea

As part of the ongoing Huron County Housing and Homelessness planning strategy, a discussion panel was recently convened to explore local rural Indigenous community priorities and lived realities that intersect with housing stability (including safety, well-being, services, and access).

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